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Trendspotting – Check Mate

Published on September 17, 2017September 16, 2017 by soreiya1 Comment

Plaid shirts, houndstooth coats and checkered anything for fall are hardly new trends, but this season things have been seamlessly integrated into fall fashion bringing new life to popular patterns. While I will always have a soft spot for a great plaid shirt, this season I am loving the oversized checkered blazer. This is such a versatile and wearable piece of clothing that looks great layered over jeans and a t-shirt, dressed up with a midi skirt or paired with cropped trouser for an elevated day look. You will look fabulous however you choose to rock this trend. Here are some of my favourite looks featuring the checkered blazer:

If you are on the lookout for a checkered blazer to add to your fall wardrobe, here are some of my favourite ones online:

Zara:

H & M:

Designer:

All images via http://www.pinterest.com

I hope that you have a fabulous day! XXS

Inspiring Interior

Published on September 12, 2017September 12, 2017 by soreiya3 Comments

Normally, when I hear the words “Italian villa” I think of a rustic and charming home, but today’s Inspiring Interior challenges that vision in the best way possible. Located in the Tuscan country between Florence and Arezzo, this villa is breathtaking in its simplicity. Designed by Rachele Biancalani Studio with Matteo Bonechi technician, this villa defies traditional ideas of what a villa is supposed to look like and delivers a simple and sophisticated home. Exposed beams and large arched windows perfectly compliment the warm natural tones of the home along with the clean white accents. I love it! Here are some of my favourite pics of this spectacular home:

All images are from My House Idea

I hope that you have a beautiful day! XXS

Street Style Favourites From Stockholm Fashion Week S/S 18

Published on September 5, 2017September 3, 2017 by soreiya1 Comment

Stockholm’s Fashion Week for S/S 18 was held last week and as expected many Scandinavian style stars were out in full force. Fortunately they did not disappoint, effortlessly mixing falls hottest trends with into their own personal style. Overall the looks were bold, unique and fabulous! Here are some of my favourite street style looks from Stockholm Fashion Week S/S 2018.

I hope that you have a fabulous day! XXS

Street Style Favourites from Copenhagen Fashion Week S/S 18

Published on September 3, 2017August 31, 2017 by soreiya1 Comment

Copenhagen held it’s bi-annual fashion week a few weeks ago to showcase designs for the Spring Summer 2018 collections. As expected the local fashion elite was out in full force. While it would be easy to group the fashion from Scandinavian countries into one group, the truth is that each country has it’s own unique style. Copenhagen’s style stars used the spotlight to show case their styling prowess by mixing bold patterns, bright colours and hi/low fashion with a quiet confidence that most people can only dream of pulling off. Many elevated the cool girl factor by arriving in style on bicycles – not something you would normally see from street style stars. Here are some of my favourite looks from Copenhagen’s Fashion Week S/S 2018:

All images from http://www.harpersbazaar.com.sg and http://www.telegraph.co.uk

I hope that you have a beautiful day! XXS

Street Style Favourites From Oslo Fashion Week S/S 18

Published on September 1, 2017August 30, 2017 by soreiyaLeave a comment

In the fashion world February and September are referred to as fashion months. It is during these months that major fashion shows in New York, London, Milan and Paris are held. Bloggers and the fashion elite flock to these cities and in recent years are photographed headed to the shows – this is often referred to as street style. While the major shows are great and show the upcoming collections from well known brands and designers along with a few that are gaining traction on the world stage, I love looking at the styles from the lesser known fashion weeks. If you have been following this blog for a while, it should come as no surprise to you that I have a special place in my heart for Scandinavian design. While I normally show my affection by spotlighting various interiors with Scandinavian influence on Stylishly Zen, I would be remiss if I didn’t shine the spotlight on the fabulous street style and fashion from these countries. As a former fashion executive, I find the fashion styling in these countries fabulous, inspiring and distinctly Scandinavian. Fashionable yet effortlessly cool and unique, these looks are gorgeous and inspiring. Love! Love! Love!

This past August Copenhagen, Oslo and Stockholm all held their fashion shows to showcase their Spring/Summer 2018 collections, so over the next couple of weeks I will be showcasing my favourite looks (both street style and shows) here on Stylishly Zen starting today with street style from Oslo. So without further adieu, enjoy!